5 Questions: Growing small business in Prince William Grove
For more than a year, Clarice Grove has worked in the Prince William County Economic Development office as a small business development manager.
Her job: help small businesses who are ready to grow and expand find the right location in the growing county of nearly a half-million people.
Grove sat down with us for our regular Five Questions series.
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I’ve talked to so many different entrepreneurs, and with me being an entrepreneur myself, I’ve heard so many different people say. “I’ve got a 10-year-old start-up business.” Is there a such thing as a 10-year-old start-up?
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Prince William Chamber of Commerce Business Award winners for 2021 Prince William Chamber Building at 9720 Capital Court in Manassas.
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce held its annual business awards Thursday night.
It was a virtual affair, different from years past when the event had been held at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.
Here’s a list of the winners.
Charles J. Colgan Visionary Award
Sponsored by Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C.
David Brickley
Professionals By Design
Emerging Business of the Year
Sponsored by Bennett, Atkinson & Associates, P.C.
ZEMZ Events and More, LLC
Innovation in Hospitality & Tourism
Sponsored by Prince William County Economic Development